Whitbread

Shared Services & Controls Analyst

Whitbread  •  England, GB (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Shared Services & Controls Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office based in Dunstable LU5

We’re looking for a detail oriented and proactive analyst. You’ll play an important role in ensuring strong controls across Banking, Treasury, Finance systems access, and Accounting & Control. The role includes working with external auditors on IT General Controls, carrying out monthly control testing and reporting, and supporting the team with walkthroughs, control reviews, and clear documentation. You’ll also help with quarterly FCF and ITGC submissions, monitor and follow up on control issues, and support the business in maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with policies and procedures.

What you'll be doing
Acting as the main contact for external auditors on IT General Controls.

Completing monthly control testing and preparing the monthly controls pack.

Keeping all control testing documentation and working papers accurate and up to date.

Supporting the Financial Control team by reviewing key financial controls and understanding business processes.

Helping with quarterly Financial Control Framework (FCF) self assessments.

Helping to embed internal controls into day to day operations and supporting ad hoc projects.

Contributing to fraud reviews and supporting controls that help prevent fraud.

Why you'll love it here

Bonus: 15%

Brand discounts: Up to 60% off Premier inn hotel stays and 25% off Restaurant

Private Healthcare: Bupa

Perks at Work access

What you'll need

Good understanding of end to end financial processes.

Strong analytical skills with a structured, methodical approach to solving problems.

Highly organised, disciplined, and focused on delivering results.

Comfortable challenging others while maintaining positive professional relationships.

Strong presentation skills and confidence working with non finance stakeholders.

Broad commercial experience and an understanding of end to end business processes.

Understanding of finance systems.

Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO

Currently studying towards a finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
Whitbread

About Whitbread

Whitbread PLC is the owner of the UK’s favourite hotel chain, Premier Inn, as well as restaurant brands, Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Table Table, Bar + Block and Cookhouse and Pub.

Whitbread employs more than 35,000 people in more than 1,200 Premier Inn hotels and restaurants across the UK and Germany, serving over five million customers every month.

At Whitbread we are committed to being a force for good in the communities in which we operate. Our Sustainability programme, ‘Force for Good’ is focused on enabling people to live and work well and is built around three pillars of Opportunity, Community and Responsibility.

Whitbread PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100. It is also a member of the FTSE4Good Index.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Houghton Regis, Dunstable, GB
Year Founded
1742
Website
whitbreadcareers.com
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